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Senior Living: Just When You Think NVSO Can’t Get Bigger, It Does
It is a week into the 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO). The opening ceremony on Sept. 13 was followed by nine field and...
Shirley Ruhe
Oct 42 min read
Step into a Magical World of Spells and Castles as Westfield High presents Harry Potter spoof, ‘Puffs.’
A fast-paced, comedic romp told from the perspective of the Hufflepuffs – that’s Westfield High’s upcoming play, “Puffs.” It’s a spoof of...
bonnielhobbs
Oct 45 min read
Burke House Fire Caused by Electrical Event
Burke house damaged in fire. On Friday, Sept. 26, around 3:30 a.m., the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to reports of...
Mike Salmon
Oct 41 min read
Colored Rosemont, Historic marker honors legacy of resilience.
Mayor Alyia Gaskins and members of City Council are joined by former residents at the unveiling of the Colored Rosemont historic marker...
Jeanne Theismann
Oct 42 min read
’We the People’ - Students, DAR celebrate Constitution Week.
Alexandria City High School students sing the Star Spangled Banner in recognition of the 238 th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution...
Jeanne Theismann
Oct 42 min read
Making the Grade: Creative Play student returns as counselor.
Noah Urchek, center, returns as a 2025 counselor after attending Alexandria’s Creative Play School as a child. Standing with Urchek are...
Jeanne Theismann
Oct 22 min read
Remember the Titans, Alumni, fans gather for 25th anniversary tribute.
Players from the 1971 Titans football team pose for a photo Sept. 19 at Alexandria City High School during the 25 th anniversary...
Jeanne Theismann
Oct 23 min read
Alexandria City Council Town Hall Oct. 4
Hear directly from elected officials at the Alexandria’s City Council Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Town Hall will...
Mike Salmon
Oct 21 min read
‘The Outsider’ ACCT shines with timely political satire.
ACCT's production of The Outsider opens Friday, Oct. 3. The cast includes (front): Sara Joy Lebowitz (Rachel), Steve Rosenthal (Ned), and...
Jeanne Theismann
Oct 23 min read
Wizards Visit William Ramsey
Players and cheerleaders from the Washington Wizards join in a group photo with ACPS Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt and educators at a...
Jeanne Theismann
Oct 22 min read
Gala-goers Celebrate Gardening, Art and Conservation
After the speeches and meal, guests danced to music by K Street Union. American Horticultural Society’s gala at River Farm By Glenda C....
Mike Salmon
Oct 23 min read
Fatal Nighttime Hit-and-Run Crash in Mount Vernon
The hit-and-run crash site is near the Mount Vernon Crossroads Shopping Center on Richmond Highway in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax...
Mercia Hobson
Oct 23 min read
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